Any group or individual, esp when regarded as a basic element of a larger whole(noun)

A mechanical part or integrated assembly of parts that performs a subsidiary function(noun)

A complete system, apparatus, or establishment that performs a specific function(noun)

A subdivision of a larger military formation(noun)

A standard amount of a physical quantity, such as length, mass, energy, etc, specified multiples of which are used to express magnitudes of that physical quantity(noun)

The amount of a drug, vaccine, etc, needed to produce a particular effect(noun)

A standard measure used in calculating alcohol intake and its effect(noun)

The first position in a place-value counting system, representing a single-digit number(noun)

Having a value defined as one for the system(noun)

A set having a single member(noun)

A self-propelled railcar(noun)

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Use "unit" in a sentence

"For these and other reasons which will suggest themselves to the mind of any thoughtful reader, many of the leaders of the revolutionary movement in Russia have doubted the value of the Soviet as a _unit of government, while highly valuing it as a unit of working-class organization and struggle_."

"_an_ hour (_h_ is silent), _a_ unit (_unit_ begins with the consonant sound of _y_), such _a_ one (_one_ begins with the consonant sound of _w_)."

"To find out if your unit is among those to be recalled, check the manufacture date and model number - both of which appear on a white label behind the seat as well as on the box."